Videos tagged with Scoring

This guide details how to participate in an IDPA match, from registration and gear setup to understanding stage descriptions and executing each stage safely. It covers essential range protocols, Carry Optics division rules, and scoring, offering practical advice for competitors. Instruction is provided by an experienced shooter, emphasizing safety and performance.

This video captures a training scenario where an instructor provides immediate feedback on a shooter's performance. The core of the interaction revolves around scoring a shot, with the instructor emphasizing specific criteria and the shooter demonstrating a misunderstanding of the scoring system, leading to a humorous exchange about the target's placement and the intended score.

This video demonstrates the execution of a USPSA stage, highlighting key techniques such as the press check, drawing, target engagement, tactical reloads, and movement. It also provides insight into the scoring process, specifically the determination of 'line break' hits on targets, as discussed by experienced competitors. The shooter's performance and subsequent review offer practical lessons for those participating in competitive shooting.

This video captures a hunter's encounter with an exceptionally large Mule Deer on a rural highway. The buck's impressive rack is highlighted, with the description prompting viewers to guess its score. The video touches on the heightened activity of deer during the rut, suggesting this as a reason for the animal's presence and behavior on the road. While no firearms are explicitly mentioned or shown, the context of hunting implies their use, and the focus on the animal's size and potential score aligns with the interests of many firearm enthusiasts, particularly hunters.

This video details the 2025 IDPA National Championship, focusing on the highly popular Carry Optics division. It showcases various stages, highlighting strategic approaches to target engagement, movement, reloading, and cover utilization. Competitors like Austin Pru, Gordon Yay, and Jeremy Story demonstrate advanced techniques and decision-making under pressure, offering insights into optimizing performance in practical shooting competitions.

This video details the speaker's journey competing in various IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Association) stages throughout 2025. It breaks down IDPA scoring, emphasizing penalties for shots outside the A zone and procedural errors. The speaker shares experiences with different stage designs, including common mistakes like shooting targets out of order, slide lock penalties, and dealing with equipment malfunctions, while also highlighting strategies for improving speed and accuracy.

This video showcases a pistol shooting standard drill, likely from the Shooter Development Institute. It features shooters completing a course of fire with scores announced, indicating a focus on accuracy and speed in competitive or training scenarios. The results are presented at the end, highlighting individual performance metrics.

This video documents the creator's first USPSA competition, providing a beginner's perspective on the experience. It covers the basic procedures of a match, including stage briefings, shooting, and the critical 'unload and show clear' safety command. The creator also shares their initial scores and reflections on the challenges and enjoyment of their first match.

This video showcases a brief moment of target assessment after a shooting session, with the shooter confirming all shots landed within the black and one in the x-ring. The focus is on the positive outcome of the shooting, indicating successful accuracy.

This entry details the .38 Wadcutter cartridge, as explained by firearms enthusiast JaredAF. It highlights the unique design of the flat-faced, cylindrical bullet seated flush with the case mouth, specifically engineered for target shooting. The primary benefit discussed is the creation of clean, round holes in paper targets, which significantly aids in accurate scoring during competitions. The information is presented for intermediate shooters interested in specialized ammunition for precision marksmanship.

This video demonstrates a cold start shooting drill where the shooter engages multiple targets without prior knowledge of their exact locations. The shooter successfully achieved a score of five Alphas and one Charlie, followed by three Alphas and two Charlie on a subsequent target, indicating proficiency in rapid target acquisition and accurate shot placement under pressure.

This YouTube video, titled "Standing Kneeling Prone Scoring - SOBTV", focuses on shooting positions and scoring techniques. The description encourages viewers to access the full video and become a member for more content. While specific firearm models or calibers are not explicitly mentioned, the core subject matter revolves around fundamental marksmanship and competitive shooting principles related to rifle or pistol marksmanship.